Touch Drawing
Inner exploration through the felt sense with art
Date and time
Location
Laneway Learning
37 Swanston Street #15 Melbourne, VIC 3000 AustraliaRefund Policy
About this event
- Event lasts 3 hours
Touch Drawing® is an art process developed by Deborah Kaff-Chapin. It is the process and the inner awareness and felt sense that arrives with the image making that is emphasised, not the end product. The drawing tools are your hands so there is direct contact with the image making through monoprints.
In the workshop you will: watch a video of Deborah explaining the process, view images made in the touch drawing process by looking at the Soul Cards decks, have a demonstration of the process, engage in a short meditation, and make a series of your own touch drawings. During this time music will be on low volume without chit chat inviting time to connect to yourself and to be in creative flow. The workshop gives you an introduction to the process and materials, as some people choose to continue with touch drawing as a personal practice at home. At the end of the workshop you will be confident using techniques, know equipment to use and where to purchase.
At the end of the workshop you will:
- Be confident to continue your Touch Drawing practice
- Be knowledgeable about materials required
- Understand the process and mark making
- Experiment using a few different types of paper
- Complete a series of drawings
We will gather in a closing circle with time for reflection, sharing and witnessing over a cuppa with light snacks provided.
All art materials are provided. You are welcome to bring your own journal. No prior art experience is required.
(I have limited ticket option inclusive for both the workshop and starter art kit. If you choose the art kit you will have your own art materials to continue the practice at home. This is often requested by participants so I have gathered supplies for you. The starter art kit includes: printmaking roller, A4 art board, paints, paint spatula, paper.)
TESTIMONIALS
… allowed a very personal internal journey that was progressive and very helpful towards self-understanding. - Robyn Pollock, art therapist
Loved it- a very profound process and being able to express myself in this way- the artist in me was able to escape!! - Lynden Boehm
Wonderful form of expression with artistic satisfaction included. - Laura Tomei, artist
ABOUT YOUR FACILITATOR
Natasha Hund (she/her) has a BA in Fine Art, and has further studies with a Graduate Diploma in Play Specialty and Diploma in Holistic Couselling, and is a registered counsellor. She enjoys bringing her creativity to all her professional roles which has included as a play specialist in a hospital, in early childhood settings and she currently works in community services. With her skills she guides people to use art for self-reflection, recreation and wellbeing. Natasha has professional trainings in the therapeutic application of meditation practices for wellbeing.
Life Spirals also offers gatherings in consent and connection in the form of cuddle events.
TOUCH DRAWING
Deborah Koff-Chapin has been developing and teaching Touch Drawing™ since 1974, when she discovered it in revelatory play. She is creator of SoulCards 1&2 and SoulTouch Coloring Journals. Deborah is author of Drawing Out Your Soul. Deborah has facilitators world wide that share this art modality, and states that touch drawing "felt like a gift to be shared with the world."
More information at Center for Touch Drawing – Resource for Creative Awakening
Photo credit: from the Touch Drawing website
Tickets
General Admission
0A$100.00General Admission & Starter Art Kit
0A$145.00
Frequently asked questions
Bookings are essential, no door sales. Cancellations up to 72hrs before the event start time will receive a full refund, with a strict no transfer to future events policy. Unfortunately after this time there are no further refunds offered , and this is to be able to maintain keeping events viable.
Classroom is wheelchair accessible. The main entrance has a small lip and the lift doorway is a bit narrow, but both have been tested. Toilets are up or down one small set of stairs. Accessible toilets via lifts.
Attendees should allow time to find parking and aim to arrive when doors open. The group will have a timely start and not wait for latecomers.
Sound: music at a low/medium volume, some people are quiet at events and some are chatty. Smell: possible smells from tea and snacks, and art materials. Paints are non-toxic and water based but do emit some odor. You are welcome to bring your own sensory aids, and allow yourself breaks when needed.
All attendees are required to be in good health without displaying signs and symptoms of illness (no runny noses, coughs, shivers, fevers, sore throats, sneezing).
Closest train station is Flinders Street. Tram to Flinders Street/Swanston Street #1, 3, 3A, 5, 6, 8, 16, 35, 64, 67, 70, 72, 75. Parking: Wilson Parking on Flinders Street/Russell Street.
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